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How to get fromCardiff to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    3h 51m
    £53–129

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 15m
    £26–77

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar car 188.5 mi
    4h 1m
    £46–67

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 52m
    £68–164

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    5h 34m
    £39–165

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 40m
    £109–334

Cardiff to Preston by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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